European AIP Competence Platform, involved in research of new packaging materials and techniques, has developed an online database of current active and intelligent packaging materials.
The AIP Competence Platform enables SMEs to integrate AIP solutions into their products.
Intelligent packaging uses time-temperature indicators (TTIs) are the most used applications in the field of intelligent packaging as well as freshness indicators which shows if the quality of the product decreases before deterioration.
Several microbial agents and ethylene absorbers, ethanol and carbon dioxide emitters can be used as active features in order to improve the shelf-life of packaged goods through intelligent packaging.
The active and intelligent packaging materials are mainly used in food packaging, and help fulfill demand for convenience items.
The AIP Competence Platform has been developed in collaboration between European research bodies like Hungary's GTE Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering and Germany's Fraunhofer IVV and several others.
